Latest updates on the national football team: International match day in June, hosting Thailand at home, potentially facing Singapore away.

With Shao Jiayi taking over as the new head coach of the national team, Chinese men's football is starting to find its footing. During the last international match day, the national team secured a 2-0 victory against the World Cup debutant Curaçao in the FIFA Series, but fell 0-2 to Cameroon. The upcoming international match day in June coincides with the start of the World Cup, making the choice of friendly match opponents a key focus for fans.

According to the latest information on April 24, besides hosting Thailand in Hangzhou on June 9, the national team also plans to arrange an away match beforehand, with the opponent basically confirmed to be Singapore.

We shouldn't underestimate Thailand and Singapore. Given the current strength of our national team, neither of these matches can be considered guaranteed wins; our players need to approach them seriously. Thailand is currently ranked 93rd in the world with a total team value of 8.4 million euros; Singapore is ranked 147th globally with a total team value of 3.93 million euros. Meanwhile, our national team is ranked 94th in the world, even lower than Thailand, with a total team value of 12.48 million euros.

The national team needs to compete more against strong opponents, but the core goal remains to break into the top eight in Asia and secure a spot for the next World Cup. Therefore, playing more matches against Asian teams and establishing the team's strength is also crucial. Especially when facing opponents that seem weaker than us, the national team must have the capability, confidence, and tactical foundation to secure victories both at home and away.